MOUNT SINAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.mtsinai.k12.ny.us

657 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Mount Sinai Elementary School is a public primary school located in the suburban community of Mount Sinai, New York. Serving students in the early grades, the school is part of the Mount Sinai Union Free School District, which is widely recognized for its strong academic standards and commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. The school prioritizes a well-rounded education, emphasizing foundational literacy and numeracy skills while integrating character development and social-emotional learning into its daily curriculum.

Beyond its core academics, Mount Sinai Elementary is known for its active school community and collaborative relationship between faculty, parents, and students. The school typically offers a variety of enrichment opportunities, including music, art, and physical education programs, designed to encourage student engagement and creativity. By maintaining a focus on small-group instruction and differentiated learning, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper levels of the district’s K-12 program.

657

Total Students

52.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MOUNT SINAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	473
Hispanic	123
Black	12
Asian	36
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

White
473 (72.0%)
Hispanic
123 (18.7%)
Asian
36 (5.5%)
Black
12 (1.8%)
Two or More
12 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MOUNT SINAI UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)870-2600
Website:	http://www.mtsinai.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	657
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 151

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 144

Grade 4 131

Ungraded 1